Prague Quadrennial 2027

About Prague Quadrennial 2027

Prague Quadrennial 2027 is the 16th edition of the Prague Quadrennial of Performance Design and Space, taking place in Prague from 8–17 June 2027.

The Prague Quadrennial is an international event dedicated to scenography, performance design, theatre space and related artistic practices. The 2027 edition will bring artists, designers, curators, researchers, students and audiences together for exhibitions, installations, performances, workshops and discussions.

The 2027 edition also marks the 60th anniversary of the Prague Quadrennial, which was founded in 1967.

Theme: Absences and Silences

The theme of Prague Quadrennial 2027 is “Absences and Silences as spaces of potential for new scenographic futures.”

The theme approaches absence and silence not simply as empty spaces, but as opportunities for artistic and scenographic exploration. PQ invites participants to consider how absence, silence, space, performance and curatorial practice can generate new ideas and possibilities for the future of scenography.

Scenography and Performance Design

PQ understands scenography as an expanded artistic and collaborative practice that can create performative environments and atmospheres both on and off stage.

The field includes interconnected practices such as costume, lighting, projection, sound, object and spatial design, all of which contribute to how performance and artistic environments are experienced.

Exhibitions and Installations

The programme includes international exhibitions and installations presenting contemporary approaches to scenography and performance design.

Participating countries and regions will present their contemporary scenographic practices as part of the international programme.

Performances and Live Art

Prague Quadrennial combines exhibition-based work with live artistic experiences. Performances and interventions can activate exhibition spaces, public areas and other parts of the Prague Exhibition Grounds.

PQ 2027 Programme Sections

The official PQ 2027 programme is being developed through several interconnected sections.

• PQ Performance
• PQ Performance Space
• PQ Studio
• PQ Talks
• PQ Publication Cultures

These sections create opportunities for performances, spatial practices, emerging designers, conversations, publications and other forms of scenographic exchange.

Education and Emerging Practitioners

PQ includes opportunities for students, emerging practitioners and professionals to participate in the international scenography community.

The PQ Studio programme focuses particularly on younger and emerging designers and provides a platform for workshops, professional exchange and creative development.

PQ Talks and Professional Exchange

PQ Talks and related discussions provide opportunities for artists, designers, researchers, curators and other practitioners to exchange perspectives on scenography, performance design and contemporary cultural practice.

The detailed 2027 programme and individual sessions will be added as the official schedule is published.

Venue

Prague Quadrennial 2027 will return to the Prague Exhibition Grounds (Výstaviště Praha) in Prague 7.

The programme will activate much of the exhibition complex, including the Industrial Palace, Křižík Pavilions and extensive outdoor areas.

International Participation

Prague Quadrennial brings together artists, designers, theorists, students and cultural practitioners from many countries and regions.

The international character of PQ provides a platform for comparing different scenographic traditions, practices and approaches to performance space.

Programme and Schedule

The official 2027 programme is currently being developed and announced progressively by Prague Quadrennial.

Biskoon will update the event record as official exhibition, performance, workshop, talk and artist information becomes available.

Participation and Admission

Information concerning participation, programme applications, admission and visitor arrangements is provided through the official Prague Quadrennial channels.

Biskoon does not process registration payments or act as the admission authority for Prague Quadrennial.

Organizer

Prague Quadrennial is organized by the Arts and Theatre Institute and is initiated and funded by the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic.

The official PQ material identifies the Arts and Theatre Institute as the organization responsible for realizing the Prague Quadrennial.

Official Event Website

Visit the official Prague Quadrennial website

Biskoon Editorial Note

Biskoon lists Prague Quadrennial 2027 as a curated international cultural event for artists, designers, theatre and performance professionals, students, researchers, cultural organizations and audiences interested in scenography and creative practice.

Biskoon is the event discovery and information platform and is not the organizer of Prague Quadrennial. Official participation, programme, admission and event information are handled by the Prague Quadrennial organization.

Last verified: October 2026